Elaine Lutzkanin

Elaine M. Lutzkanin, 86, St. Clair, died Thursday January 22, 2026, at home surrounded by her family.

Born in Pottsville, April 4, 1939, She was a daughter of the late John and Violet (Slane) Donaldson

She graduated in the class of 1957 from Nativity BVM High School and went on to earn Degrees from Wilkes University and San Diego State University. She was founding Director of Volunteers of Schuylkill County, Later Big Brothers and Big Sisters and Big impact Group; Elaine was involved in the Helpline of Schuylkill County, Genesis Counseling Services and served two years as President of the Association of Schuylkill County Services; She served as President of the St. Clair School Board and was chosen as a recipient of Tamaqua Area’s “Friends of Education” Award.

She was a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Lutzkanin in 2015; 2 brothers William Donaldson and John “Jack” Donaldson;

Surviving are a sister Margaret Brandt and her husband Al of Forest VA;, nephew Anthony Donaldson and his wife Pamela of Pottsville; Nephew Patrick Donaldson and his wife Barbara of St. Clair; Nephew Shawn Donaldson and his wife Jennfier of Mill Creek; Nephew A.J. Brandt of Wilmington, DE ; Nephew Mark Brandt of Rustburg VA; Niece Karen Killian and her husband Michael of Pine Grove. Sister-in-Law Marion Donaldson of St. Clair.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00AM Thursday January 29, 2026 from Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home 110 N. Second St. Saint Clair, PA 17970. Rev. Bohgan Vasyliv will be officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association 2544 N. Progress Ave. Harrisburg, PA 17110. Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. www.brucethartfuneralhome.com